Word: host
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...that at least 35 would show. The city itself was spruced up as never before: flags snapped from street lamps, portraits of heads of state were posted in public squares, intricate displays of colored lights sparkled nearly everywhere. Unfortunately, the bright welcoming facade presented by Ethiopia's imperial host did little to disguise O.A.U.'s persistent problems, which are remarkably similar to those of other international organizations...
...with suprême of seafood Neptune (crabmeat, tiny shrimps and scallops in sauce) served with hearts of palm and proceeded, with grateful disregard for the high price of meat, to roast sirloin of beef. Military orchestras and Les Brown's band provided music, and Bob Hope played host at the after-dinner show. A sample Hope line (greeted with traditional groans): "This is the first time I've played to a captive audience...
...fans after the game, the Belgrade city council has ordered shops and restaurants on the main streets to stay open all night. In addition, virtually the entire police force of the Republic of Serbia will be on duty, trying to keep the peace. Still, Yugoslav authorities are happy to host the game...
Scenic Pleasure. Korea was happy to provide an alternative. Not all the tourists spend their time wenching: Seoul has a host of scenic and historic attractions. But the main lure still seems to be the sight of hostesses rather than the host of sights. Complains Korea's Director of Tourism Yong Kul Lee: "The Japanese men seem far more interested in unwholesome things...
...equally important in Harvard's charge to the title has been the excellent hurling of Don Driscoll, Norm Walsh, Mike O'Malley and a host of others...